Richard Hayes
Contact
Email · richard.hayes@house.texas.gov
District office
2000 S. Stemmons Freeway Suite 203, Lake Dallas, TX 75065
940-321-7574
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6
Bills sponsored
this session · 49 all-time
49
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 356 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
315
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 315 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
89R session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
N/A (no party)
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
Not enough data yet
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.9%
based on 185 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
49 billsCurrent session 6 bills
- HJR 10 Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives. In Committee
- HR 58 Amending the permanent rules of the House of Representatives to remove the political party restriction on the vice-chair of a standing committee and to provide that the vice-chair of a committee does not receive a separate budget for that position. In Committee
- HB 252 Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution. Introduced
- HB 95 Relating to establishing minimum credentialing qualifications for Emergency Management Coordinators appointed by Emergency Management Directors. In Committee
- HB 236 Relating to an affirmative defense to prosecution for certain victims of trafficking of persons or compelling prostitution. In Committee
- HB 87 Relating to a prohibition on the issuance of certain bonds by a school district. Introduced
Historical 43 bills
- HB 212 Relating to establishing minimum credentialing qualifications for Emergency Management Coordinators appointed by Emergency Management Directors. Died
- HJR 37 Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the determination of a quorum of the senate or house of representatives. Died
- HB 5690 Relating to the powers and duties and validating certain acts and proceedings of the Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas. Died
- HB 5689 Relating to the powers and duties and validating certain acts and proceedings of the Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas. Died
- HB 5411 Relating to the financial disclosure requirements for judges receiving contributions from parties involved in cases they preside over. Died
- HB 5397 Relating to authorizing out-of-state winery direct shipper's permit holders to conduct sampling or tasting events at certain locations. Died
- HB 5174 Relating to the law governing actions involving certain investment securities and the priority and perfection of certain security interests under the Uniform Commercial Code. Died
- HB 5171 Relating to providing a one-time supplemental payment and an annual cost-of-living adjustment applicable to certain benefits paid by the Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan One and Judicial Retirement System of Texas Plan Two. Died
- HB 5074 Relating to certain actions for personal injury that arise out of a sexual offense against a child or disabled individual and are brought against a non-perpetrator of the offense. Died
- HB 5042 Relating to state preemption of and the effect of certain state health and safety laws on certain municipal and county regulations, including a law providing that an elephant is a dangerous wild animal. Died
- HB 5028 Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities. Died
- HB 5009 Relating to the collection or execution of certain judgments; authorizing fees. Died
- HB 4550 Relating to permissible uses of the school safety allotment under the Foundation School Program. Died
- HB 4470 Relating to the termination of a lease agreement of a servicemember's dependent. Died
- HB 4333 Relating to prohibitions on deceptive and unfair practices related to financial institutions discriminating in the provision of financial services to consumers and other persons. Died
- HB 4239 Relating to providing for a reduction in the total number of state agency rules. Died
- HB 4237 Relating to appeals from a justice or municipal court. Died
- HB 4192 Relating to the registration and inspection of vehicles. Died
- HB 4170 Relating to venue in certain actions involving private transfer fees for real property. To Executive
- HB 4101 Relating to the liability of a funeral service provider for mental anguish damages. Died
- HB 4087 Relating to censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or through electronic mail messages. Died
- HB 4020 Relating to presuit notice and inspection requirements associated with, and certain liability in connection with, certain insurance claims for property damage. Died
- HB 3874 Relating to voidable provisions contained in certain construction contracts. Died
- HB 3632 Relating to the timely return of a ballot by mail. Died
- HB 3421 Relating to decedents' estates and other matters involving probate courts. To Executive
Co-sponsored
356 billsCurrent session 49 bills
- HB 214 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. In Committee
- SB 8 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. Signed
- SB 5 Relating to making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and preparedness and giving direction and adjustment authority regarding those appropriations. Signed
- HB 25 Relating to a pharmacist's authority to dispense ivermectin without a prescription. Signed
- HJR 13 Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state. In Committee
- HB 167 Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities. In Committee
- HB 52 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. In Committee
- HB 8 Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability. Signed
- HCR 13 Urging the federal government to take immediate action to curb the spread of the New World screwworm in Texas. Signed
- HB 2 Relating to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, including required training for justices of the peace and responding to mass fatality events; requiring a license; authorizing fees. In Committee
- HB 228 Relating to expenditures for lobbying activities made by certain entities. In Committee
- HB 16 Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures related to proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including court security, court documents and arrest warrants, document delivery, juvenile boards, constitutional amendment election challenges, record retention, youth diversion, court-ordered mental health services, the powers of the Texas Supreme Court, jurors, and the special prosecution unit; increasing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. Signed
- HB 66 Relating to the creation of the disaster relief and prevention matching grant and loan program and the disaster relief and prevention account. In Committee
- HJR 36 Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state. Introduced
- HB 115 Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities. In Committee
- HB 209 Relating to the prosecution of certain election offenses. Introduced
- HB 291 Relating to medical school admissions, coursework, academic standards, and employment decisions in this state. Introduced
- HJR 1 Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state. Passed
- HB 17 Relating to the requirements regarding notice of certain property tax-related information to be provided by taxing units and appraisal districts. Passed
- HB 63 Relating to requirements for campgrounds located in a floodway; authorizing an administrative penalty; providing a private cause of action. In Committee
- HB 126 Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state. In Committee
- HB 7 Relating to prohibitions on the manufacture and provision of abortion-inducing drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside this state with respect to the manufacture and provision of those drugs, and to protections from certain counteractions under the laws of other states and jurisdictions; authorizing qui tam actions. Signed
- HB 1 Relating to youth camp emergency plans and preparedness; authorizing penalties. Signed
- HB 12 Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state. In Committee
- HB 89 Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to propose for voter approval the issuance of general obligation bonds for a purpose rejected by voters at a bond election held during the preceding two years. Introduced
Historical 307 bills
- HJR 1 Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state. Died
- HB 173 Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities. Died
- HB 106 Relating to the Department of Public Safety performing DNA testing of certain individuals crossing the Texas-Mexico border and restrictions on the use of the results of those tests. Died
- HB 128 Relating to the establishment of the teachers' classroom supply savings account program. Died
- HB 19 Relating to required flood disaster plans for campgrounds; authorizing a civil penalty. Died
- HB 1 Relating to disaster response and preparedness, including required training for justices of the peace and responding to mass fatality events; requiring a license; authorizing a fee. Died
- HB 14 Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency. Died
- HB 32 Relating to the designation and use of certain spaces and facilities according to biological sex; authorizing a civil penalty and a private civil right of action. Died
- HB 2 Relating to the creation and operation of the Texas Interoperability Council and a grant program administered by the council. Died
- HB 4 Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Texas. Died
- HB 18 Relating to the authority of the comptroller to provide funding for the deployment and operation of certain emergency communication systems. Died
- HB 11 Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state. Died
- HB 20 Relating to certain measures to prevent and reduce fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters, including establishing a voluntary certification program for disaster relief organizations. Died
- HJR 6 Proposing a constitutional amendment specifying the authority of the attorney general to prosecute a criminal offense prescribed by the election laws of this state. Died
- HB 84 Relating to a statewide order issued by the commissioner of state health services authorizing a pharmacist to dispense ivermectin. Died
- HB 8 Relating to public school accountability and transparency, including the implementation of an instructionally supportive assessment program and the adoption and administration of assessment instruments in public schools, indicators of achievement, public school performance ratings, and interventions and sanctions under the public school accountability system, a grant program for school district local accountability plans, and actions challenging Texas Education Agency decisions related to public school accountability. Died
- HB 85 Relating to the duty of the attorney general to prosecute criminal offenses prescribed by the election laws of this state. Died
- HB 83 Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and related activities. Died
- HB 63 Relating to a limit on municipal and county expenditures. Died
- HB 65 Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs; making conforming changes and harmonizing conforming provisions; authorizing a private civil right of action. Died
- HB 34 Relating to the definition of "eligible school district" for purposes of the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts. Died
- HB 36 Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying and certain other activities. Died
- HB 257 Relating to a vacancy in the office of senator or representative due to excessive absence. Died
- HB 5602 Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to use public money to provide legal services for individuals unlawfully present in the United States. Died
- HB 5510 Relating to abortion, including civil liability for distribution of abortion-inducing drugs, and to the destruction of certain property; making conforming changes and harmonizing conforming provisions; creating criminal offenses; authorizing a private civil right of action. Died
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HB 123
Relating to measures to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students and to funding to support those measures.
Passed to engrossment as amended |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 123
Relating to measures to support kindergarten readiness and early literacy and numeracy skills for public school students and to funding to support those measures.
Passed as amended |
Yea | pass | May 07, 2025 |
|
HB 116
Relating to grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.
Passed to engrossment |
Yea | pass | April 24, 2025 |
|
HB 116
Relating to grounds for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship.
Passed |
Yea | pass | April 25, 2025 |
|
HB 115
Relating to postconviction applications for a writ of habeas corpus.
Passed to engrossment |
Yea | pass | May 14, 2025 |
|
HB 115
Relating to postconviction applications for a writ of habeas corpus.
Passed |
Yea | pass | May 15, 2025 |
|
HB 113
Relating to statutory construction, including restrictions on the use of certain aids to construction.
Passed to engrossment |
Yea | pass | May 14, 2025 |
|
HB 113
Relating to statutory construction, including restrictions on the use of certain aids to construction.
Passed |
Yea | pass | May 15, 2025 |
|
HB 112
Relating to the creation and operation of a science park district in certain counties.
Passed to engrossment |
Yea | pass | May 12, 2025 |
|
HB 112
Relating to the creation and operation of a science park district in certain counties.
Passed |
Yea | pass | May 13, 2025 |
|
HB 111
Relating to the applicability of the public information law, including the disclosure of information in the possession, custody, or control of certain governmental bodies.
Amended |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 111
Relating to the applicability of the public information law, including the disclosure of information in the possession, custody, or control of certain governmental bodies.
Passed to engrossment as amended |
Yea | pass | May 06, 2025 |
|
HB 104
Relating to the creation of the Texas future fund and the Texas future fund investment review board and to the permissible uses of money in the Texas future fund.
Amendment fails of adoption |
Nay | fail | May 02, 2025 |
|
HB 104
Relating to the creation of the Texas future fund and the Texas future fund investment review board and to the permissible uses of money in the Texas future fund.
Passed to engrossment |
Not Voting | pass | May 02, 2025 |
|
HB 104
Relating to the creation of the Texas future fund and the Texas future fund investment review board and to the permissible uses of money in the Texas future fund.
Passed as amended |
Nay | pass | May 05, 2025 |
|
HB 74
Relating to the creation of the Puerto Verde Port Authority District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Passed to engrossment as amended |
Yea | pass | May 07, 2025 |
|
HB 74
Relating to the creation of the Puerto Verde Port Authority District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain.
Passed |
Yea | pass | May 08, 2025 |
|
HB 245
Relating to the treatment of military service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas as law enforcement or custodial officer service.
Passed to engrossment as amended |
Yea | pass | May 01, 2025 |
|
HB 245
Relating to the treatment of military service credit in the Employees Retirement System of Texas as law enforcement or custodial officer service.
Passed as amended |
Yea | pass | May 02, 2025 |
|
HB 265
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, and the Grow Texas fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Grow Texas fund.
Passed to engrossment |
Nay | pass | May 15, 2025 |
|
HB 265
Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the state highway fund, and the Grow Texas fund and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Grow Texas fund.
Passed |
Nay | pass | May 16, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | June 02, 2025 |
| passage | Nay | pass | June 01, 2025 |
| passage | Nay | pass | May 31, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 30, 2025 |
| passage | Nay | pass | May 29, 2025 |
| passage | Not Voting | pass | May 28, 2025 |
| other | Nay | fail | May 28, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 27, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 26, 2025 |
| other | Nay | fail | May 26, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 25, 2025 |
| other | Yea | fail | May 25, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 24, 2025 |
| other | Nay | fail | May 24, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 23, 2025 |
| other | Nay | fail | May 23, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 22, 2025 |
| passage | Not Voting | pass | May 21, 2025 |
| other | Yea | fail | May 21, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 20, 2025 |
| other | Nay | fail | May 20, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 19, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 16, 2025 |
| passage | Nay | pass | May 15, 2025 |
| other | Yea | fail | May 15, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 14, 2025 |
| other | Nay | fail | May 14, 2025 |
| passage | Yea | pass | May 13, 2025 |
| other | Nay | fail | May 13, 2025 |